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59 Majestic Museums

Collections of art, scientific instruments, historical relics and pecularities have attracted
the curiosity and imaginations of people around the world since ancient times. The
museum as an institution developed in antiquity and evolved over the years to

encompass and celebrate all aspects of human society, science, art and history.
Museums are vital to the study of the past, how the natural world works, and how
cultures have grown and interacted with each other. Museums educate and they
inspire.

Descriptions of some famous museums are given below. Write their names.

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Established in 1877, this is This museum has the Famous for its collection of
the oldest and largest world’s largest collection of childhood objects, this
museum in Japan. artistic objects. It is in India. museum is located in
London, UK.

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Clue Corner

a) Solomon R Guggenheim
b) Tokyo National Museum
c) Salarjung Museum
d) Uffizi Gallery

This museum of arts in This oldest art museum in e) Museum of Childhood
New York is the best the world is located in Memories
museum in USA. Florence, Italy.

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